The Soul of Geneva

The world of haute horlogerie owes much to the city of Geneva. It is where many renowned watchmakers began in humble workshops, stoked by the same burning passion. It is in this very city, in 1755, that Jean-Marc Constantin began his apprenticeship, widely regarded as the founding moment of Vacheron Constantin as it is known today. Since then, the maison has embarked on an extraordinary human quest for the pinnacle of excellence, and as it marks its 270th anniversary in 2025, it continues to push the boundaries of horology. Every facet of its craft—movements, components, finishes and detail—is honed to the utmost level.

Its heritage is its pride and its greatest source of strength. Since its inception, its disciplines and techniques have been passed like a torch from generation to generation, in a constant pursuit of perfection. Each timepiece reflects its accumulated knowledge and openness to embracing innovation: a harmonious marriage of past and future.

Horology On High

Vacheron Constantin celebrates its 270th anniversary with new releases across three of its most honoured collections within its catalogue—Traditionnelle, Patrimony and Les Cabinotiers—each an immovable pillar, emphasising the qualities which have allowed the manufacture to stand the test of time.

Traditionnelle
The Traditionnelle collection is home to Vacheron Constantin’s most ambitious creations, demonstrating its ability to unite demanding movements and complications with highly complex visual techniques. In 1819, Jacques Barthélémi Vacheron, the founder’s grandson, received a note from his new business partner, François Constantin. It read: “Do better if possible, and that is always possible.”
Traditionnelle Openface
Made up of three editions, the Openface collection sets itself apart by displaying the beauty and complexity of its inner mechanisms.

Within the Traditionnelle Perpetual Calendar Retrograde Date Openface beats the self-winding Calibre 2460 QPR31/270 and two complications: a perpetual calendar at 6 o’clock and a retrograde date display that spans the upper half. The time indications are set against a deep azure background, resulting in bold, crisp visuals.

The Traditionnelle Tourbillon Retrograde Date Openface’s platinum case houses the Calibre 2162 R31/270, paired with a tourbillon at the 6 o’clock mark. There are two guillochéd segments—the upper half, which houses the retrograde markers, and the lower half, embracing the tourbillon. These alternating strokes make for a remarkably striking impression while retaining clarity and legibility.

The Calibre 2460 QCL/270-powered Traditionnelle Complete Calendar Openface is a stunning piece, utilising the blue hues of its retrograde sibling. The week and month indications, displayed on sapphire discs, are accompanied by a moon phase aperture at 6 o’clock.
Traditionnelle Tourbillon Perpetual Calendar
A return to form of some of Vacheron Constantin’s most exquisite codes, the Traditionnelle Tourbillon Perpetual Calendar combines two demanding complications: a tourbillon and a perpetual calendar through three sub-dials. These are powered by the 324-component Calibre 2162 QP/270, retaining remarkable slimness despite the heavy lifting involved. The deceptively simple côte unique pattern present on the bridges similarly requires a high degree of discipline and skill.
Traditionnelle Manual-Winding
Two variants of the Traditionnelle Manual-Winding join Vacheron Constantin’s 270th anniversary lineup: a limited edition 740-piece with a 38 millimetre case, evenly split between 370 pieces in 950 platinum and 370 pieces in 18 karat 5N pink gold; and a slimmer yet equally resplendent 33 millimetre diamond-set pink gold case, which is limited to 270 pieces.

The 38-millimetre Traditionnelle Manual-Winding delivers simple elegance through its dauphin-styled hands and baton hour indicators, most noticeable on the dial. Clean strokes and geometric lines converge on the Maltese Cross, the manufacture’s emblem since 1780. It is fitted with the Calibre 4400 AS/270, featuring the côte unique finish present on all the 270th anniversary watches.
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The 33-millimetre Traditionnelle Manual-Winding is a more slender alter ego to its sibling. Exclusively in rose gold, this timepiece comes with 54 exquisite diamonds embedded into the dial, flanked by a railroad-styled minute counter. This is powered by the Calibre 1440/270, which guarantees a 42-hour power reserve.
Traditionnelle Moon Phase
Much like its feminine Manual-Winding counterpart, the 270-piece Traditionnelle Moon Phase comes in a compact 36 millimetre rose gold case. Its dial features a high-precision moon phase indicator at 9 o’clock, the curvature of which counterbalances the sharp lines across the mother-of-pearl surface. To round it off, a small seconds indicator at 6 o’clock provides a degree of asymmetry.
Patrimony
A celebration of understated elegance, the Patrimony Collection is Vacheron Constantin in its purest form. Inspired by the aesthetics of the Fifties, it symbolises the maison’s ability to make even its simplest designs stand out through sheer excellence.
Patrimony Moon Phase Retrograde Date
The name of this timepiece may call into question its place within Patrimony, but it is proof of Vacheron Constantin’s inexplicable ability to weave complications without letting go of the collection’s core identity: restraint. Powered by the self-winding Calibre 2460 R31L/270, the Patrimony Moon Phase Retrograde Date comes in 42.5mm white gold and pink gold cases. The retrograde date indication is balanced by the moon phase display aperture at 6 o’clock. There is no wasted detail: the dial is kept crisp, clean and legible, which belies its highly complex make.
Patrimony Self-Winding
A more familiar sight, the Patrimony Self-Winding epitomises the collection. The eyes are left undistracted, save for the silver-toned dial that bears the manufacture’s 270th anniversary. It comes in two 370-piece limited editions in pink gold or white gold, both driven by the Calibre 2450 Q6/270, which endows it with a 40-hour power reserve. The only complication it allows itself is a date aperture at 6 o’clock, leaving its simple brilliance the undisputed highlight.
Solaria Ultra Grand Complication La Première
A watch worthy of its name, the Solaria Ultra Grand Complication La Première is an impeccable feat of watchmaking precision. Developed over eight years, this double-sided timepiece boasts 1,521 components and a staggering 41 complications. With its darkened dial and the inclusion of astronomical complications that track the sun, the watch embodies our fascination with heavenly bodies. Indeed, Vacheron Constantin has poured its entire being into it: the timepiece can track celestial objects, measure when certain stars will appear on the night sky and its perpetual calendars function flawlessly—all housed and miniaturised within the Calibre 3655.

“This watch occupies a special place in horology,” says Christian Selmoni, Vacheron Constantin style and heritage director. “Especially since it integrates astronomical functions related to the apparent course of the sun across the sky.”
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Tribute to Tour de L’ile
Vacheron Constantin returns its gaze to the earth with the Tribute to Tour de L’ile (Tower on the Island). This tower stands on a small island in the middle of the Rhône River—a beloved, recognisable local landmark. Its likeness has been immortalised in three single-piece limited editions, making it a fond, precious homage to the maison’s hometown of Geneva.
“Because the Tour de l’Île is a powerful symbol of Geneva’s commitment to freedom, independence and progress, we wanted to celebrate this anniversary by paying tribute to the city where our Maison was born 270 years ago,” says Sandrine Donguy, Vacheron Constantin product and innovation director. “The first clock was installed in the tower in 1583 at the request of the residents of St Gervais neighbourhood who wanted to measure the rhythm of their daily lives.”
“From 1843, Vacheron Constantin installed its workshops in the tower and displayed its signage on the façade,” she adds. “Today, we are proud to pay homage to this great historic landmark with these three anniversary watches.”

The Grand Feu enamel dial is a reinterpretation of Jean DuBois’ Tour de L’ile lithograph. It is achieved through a demanding enamelling process, beginning with the application of a fondant on the gold dial, while the tower is painted over multiple layers; the enamel is applied and fired at 800 degrees Celsius in a similar fashion. Here, the setting is the spectacle: the vibrant colours are reminiscent of streetside artworks, while the brown alligator leather strap gives off the impression of the old world. Yet, its 950 platinum case is unmistakably contemporary, grounding the timepiece in the present, while the past is kept inside.
Meanwhile, the Figurative guilloché and Grand Feu miniature enamelling dial is based on an early 20th-century illustration produced by Charnaux, a photographic workshop and postcard publisher located on the Place de Bel-Air, right across the river where the Tour de L’ile stands. In place of colour, expressive lines and textured strokes bring the iconic tower to life. The hand-guillochage and Grand Feu enamel provide remarkable depth and perspective.

Inspired by an engraving by Pierre Escuyer in 1822, the 18-karat 5N gold Engraving dial matches that of the case, providing a sense of continuity and wholeness. The dial itself has been engraved in bas-relief. The master engraver first outlines the image—in this case the Tour de L’ile—and slowly carves away the metal. This allows the tower to physically stand out from its surroundings, emphasising it and its bell as the centrepiece.
Les Cabinotiers
Nearly three centuries old, Vacheron Constantin is steeped in history and tradition, more so than most. But this does not diminish its appetite for innovation, which goes beyond technical precision. Les Cabinotiers represents its avant-garde side, creating bespoke pieces that are unique and inspired.
Etched In Time

Vacheron Constantin has reasserted its position in the highest echelons of watchmaking as it celebrates its 270th anniversary. Its very existence alone—uninterrupted through nearly three centuries—is a testament to its prestige.

Throughout its history, its story has been told through the correspondence between its founders and their supporters, to the glowing words of its discerning clients and purveyors. But what is most exceptional is that its story is best told through its watches. Its complications reflect the techniques taught in those workshops of old; its elegance and style refreshed and reimagined to fit the period; its enduring legacy proven not through words, but actions.

It is one thing to last 270 years—it is another thing entirely to remain as consistent as they have.

So long as time flows, Vacheron Constantin shall remain unassailable.

Watches and Wonders

Les Cabinotiers Solaria Ultra Grand Complication

Solaria Ultra Grand Complication

Traditonnelle Tourbillon Perpetual Calendar

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Les Cabinotiers Tribute to the Tour de l'Île

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